About the Office
OER serves as the primary resource for those seeking information
about the Office of the Inspector General, managing OIG's external
and public affairs programs and serving as the principal advisor
to the IG and the DIG on matters pertaining to planning, directing
and coordinating the dissemination of
news
releases and
fraud
advisories to the various news gathering and news reporting
services of the nation.
OER's responsibilities include:
Developing OIG's media and public information policies.
Directing OIG's external and public affairs programs.
Preparing OIG publications, speeches, and presentations to internal
and external organizations.
Coordinating the OIG presence at SSA and other Federal events.
OER also develops and maintains relationships with Members of Congress,
performing the following duties:
Conducting dialogue and participating in negotiations on highly
sensitive matters with Members of Congress.
Preparing publications and Congressional correspondence and coordinates
reporting requirements and interagency activities.
Assisting Members of Congress by responding to requests for information
on pending and proposed legislation.
Developing legislative histories, researching, gathering, and disseminating
information on Congressional activities affecting OIG programs,
and preparing Congressional testimony.
Writing and publishing the OIG's
Semiannual
Report to Congress.
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